This game rivals the Donk game in terms of “underdogness”. While the Steelers are 1-3, they’re still the defending SB champs and loaded with talent. The onus will yet again be on the Chiefs D to keep them in the game, and the O will have to pull some magic out of its butt to score on the Steeler’s tough defense. Our injury list looks like the inpatient roster at a MASH unit. Some stats:

Chiefs’ last game: fueled by the defense, the Chiefs came from behind against a surprisingly dominating Cards performance and won by a FG in AZ.

Colquitt must shape a long playing field for the Steelers’ O. Chiefs could really use a score by Hall/Webb, because opposing teams are stacking the box to neutralize our run game with great success. Somehow, the O-line MUST establish a semblance of a running game against a stifling PITT run D. Having said all that, this game is winnable for the Chiefs.

__________________Chiefnj2: "Sure it's hard to do, that's why you need an elite QB. Just like its hard to lead your team to a victory from a 4 score deficit. Some guys can do it, others get traded to the Chiefs."

We will have to bring it. And I mean BRING it. They are 1-3. Their playoff hopes, while it is just week 6, are slim because of the Bengals and Ravens impressive seasons' so far. We must play mistake free football, and just hope to win it at the end, as much as it pains me to say those Marty/Herm words. Look for a defensive struggle. First team to 10 points wins.

The key to this entire game is not on Pitt. It is the Chiefs offensive line. Pitts offense can be lethal, but Ben has been off center lately, and I think we can take advantage of that. The Chiefs run D is excellent, and our guys swarm to the ball on every play. Pitts recievers while talented are not the fastest guys on the planet, so coverage shouldn't be a problem.

The problem will come with our O-Line. Pitt is an edge rushing team, and sadly that is where we are not just bad, but pathetic. We can't expect our D to hold Pitt to no points, but if we don't get a decent pass block on the outside, we will be held to no points. On top of that, as mentioned already in this thread, the O-Line needs to step up the run blocking too. Which will be nye impossible against Pitts rush defense. LJ is in for a long day, hope he is well rested and rembers to tuck that ball high and tight.

The game plan should be a traditional Herm game plan, and run that damn ball. Even if we are not getting a lot of yards, the Chiefs need to establish LJ as a threat early, if they can do that, then I think we could have a chance. But if Herm and Solari panick like last week, we are doomed.

I wouldn't be shocked if there are as many defensive TD's in the game as offensive TD's. Big Ben has been playing poorly and with all the screens and quick passes the Chiefs have been throwing it's just a matter of time before some DB's jump them for a quick 6.

...The key to this entire game is not on Pitt. It is the Chiefs offensive line... The problem will come with our O-Line. Pitt is an edge rushing team, and sadly that is where we are not just bad, but pathetic...LJ is in for a long day, hope he is well rested and rembers to tuck that ball high and tight.

Agree on all counts, and this is why the whole Bennett situation ticks me off so much. Our O-line is not going to magically improve by Sunday (unless Turley is ready, and even then...), and our rushing game is literally one-deep right now. The pathetic Cards shut down LJ with 8 in the box, so you can bet the Steelers will bring at least 2 LBs on most downs.